Hobbico 3CHAM100-27 RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM User Manual USERS MANUAL

Hobbico Inc RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM USERS MANUAL

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USERS MANUAL

White Wolf Helicopter:• Durable, painted body• On/off switch and LiPo (lithium-polymer) rechargeable ight battery • Counter-rotating rotor blades for stable ight• Realistic left/right, forward/backward, and up/down scale-like controls• Easy battery recharging with the supplied balance chargerController:• Three-channel digital proportional control• Trim dials to adjust ight orientation• Power-on and Transmission indicator lightsMain FeaturesSafety Precautions:Warning: Do not modify or alter this unit. Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.Do not touch the spinning blades or fly over another person’s head. Adult supervision is required.• Do not turn on the White Wolf helicopter unless the controller has been turned on rst.• When nished ying, always turn off the White Wolf rst and then the controller.• Keep hands, hair and loose clothing away from the spinning blades.• Turn off the White Wolf and the controller when not in use. Unplug battery from White Wolf when not in use.• Remove the batteries from the controller when not in use.• Parental guidance is recommended while ying.• Always keep your White Wolf in sight while ying.• For the best performance, use new alkaline batteries in the controller.• Replace the batteries in the controller with new ones as soon as any function becomes diminished.• Keep these instructions for future reference.• Follow the operating instructions exactly.• The supplied LiPo balance charger is made specically for the rechargeable White Wolf LiPo battery. Do not use it to charge any other battery. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD — Small parts. Not for children under 3 years of age.“This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.”Do not touch the spinning blades or y over another person’s head. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.FCC REQUIREMENTCare and Maintenance:• Always remove the batteries from the controller when it is not being used for a long period of time.• Wipe the model gently with a clean, damp cloth.• Keep the model away from direct heat.• Do not submerge the model into water. This could damage the electronic assemblies.Adult supervision is required.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Note:• Parental guidance is recommended when installing or replacing batteries.• Static electricity may cause the model to malfunction, requiring you to turn it off and back on before ying again.Note Specifically for Adults:• Regularly examine all parts of the model for damage. If any is found, do not use the model again until the damage has been repaired.• This model is not intended for children under 14 years old.• Only use the supplied charger to charge the White Wolf.• The supplied charger must never be used to charge any other types of batteries.CAUTION: Changes or modications to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.ContentsInstruction Manualpage 1page 4Battery Requirement for White Wolf Helicopter:Requires: 7.4V LiPo Rechargeable Battery Pack (included)Battery Requirements for Controller:Rating: DC 12VRequires: 8 x 1.5V “AA” size batteries (not included)Safety Tips• Read through the entire instruction manual before ying your White Wolf.• Make sure that you and other people stay 10 feet (or 3 meters) away from the White Wolf while you begin ight.• Always keep your eye on the ying model to prevent it from ying, landing, or crashing on or near your head or body, or on other people.• Never disassemble or attempt to modify the White Wolf. You could damage the product and create the potential for damage or injury.• Never put your hands or face close to rotating parts. Doing so risks injury. Never operate the White Wolf while sitting on the oor or on a chair — always y from a position that lets you get out of the way quickly if necessary.• Always switch off both the White Wolf and the controller when you leave the controller unattended. If the power switch is left on, unintended stick operation might occur (for example, if the controller falls face-forward onto the oor).• Due to the dangers of the rotating parts, no one under the age of fourteen should be allowed to operate the White Wolf.• Never use parts that are damaged.Operating Tips• Always move the controller’s throttle stick to the down position after a crash or you may damage the electronics inside the White Wolf.• Two White Wolf models cannot be own on the same radio band.Control Tips• When moving the sticks of the controller, avoid pushing them immediately to the extreme positions. They should be moved gradually like steering a bicycle, not sharply like operating computer game joysticks.Problem: Blades can’t turn.Cause: • ON/OFF switch is OFF. • The White Wolf was not properly armed. • Weak battery.Solutions: • Follow the arming instructions listed in the Flying the White Wolf section of this manual. • Recharge the battery.Safety TipsTrouble ShootingProblem: White Wolf suddenly stops flying and drops.Cause: Too little power.Solution: Recharge the battery pack.3. HOW TO LIFT-OFF (after Trimming):• Place the White Wolf on a smooth surface. An uneven oor surface will affect its take-off.• Slowly increase the throttle.• DO NOT look at the controller while ying. Focus on the White Wolf.• As soon as the White Wolf leaves the ground, reduce the throttle slightly. Adjust the throttle as necessary to maintain altitude.• Gently add throttle if the White Wolf descends.• Gently reduce throttle if the White Wolf climbs.• For turning, give short and small inputs to the direction stick. (Most beginners will initially over-control the White Wolf.)4. FLIGHT LOCATIONS:Choose a location that meets the following criteria:1. Indoors, with little air movement. Avoid circulating air from heating and air conditioning.2. Room sizes should be at least 20 feet (3 m) wide x 20 feet (3 m) long x 8 feet (2.4 m) high.3. Avoid ying in areas with electric fans, air conditioning, reading lamps or other objects that could interfere.2. HOW TO CONTROL FLIGHT:Flying Your White Wolf (continued)CAUTION: Changes or modications to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.© Copyright 2008 • 3008045www.revell.comRevell, Inc., a subsidiary of Hobbico®, Inc., Champaign, IL 61826Up and Down Hovering:From steady ight, slowly pushing the throttle stick upward will make the White Wolf y higher. To make it y lower, simply lower the stick a little. Smooth ying takes only small changes in the stick position.Left and Right Turns:Hold the White Wolf steady in the air. Push the direction stick left to turn left, and push the direction stick right to turn right.Moving Forward and Backward:Hold the White Wolf steady in the air. Push the direction stick forward to move forward, and pull the direction stick back to move backwards.™
White Wolf Helicopter and Controller Partspage 3page 2White Wolf Helicopter Features:Counter-rotating main rotor bladesTail boomTail motorLanding gear On/Off power switchPower indicator lightController Features: Flight Battery Features:Balance Charger Features:Transmitter antennaTransmission indicatorThrottle stickDirection stick (left, right, forward and backward)Power switchLeft and right trim dialForward and backward trim dialPower indicator lightNote: Always allow the ight battery to cool down 15 minutes after a ight before re-charging the ight battery.1. Turn off both the White Wolf and the controller.2. Disconnect the red plug from the speed control. 3. Plug the 110V AC Adapter into the wall and connect the 12V DC plug to the balance charger. The indicator light will turn red, then turn green, and then turn off during initialization. 4. If the indicator light on the balance charger ashes red at any time during the charge process, immediately unplug the battery and contact technical support. If the battery is hot, begins to swell or begins to smoke, then immediately disconnect the battery from the charger and carefully move the battery to a reproof location!5. When the battery is not connected the indicator light will ash green once every ve seconds, indicating that the charger is in standby mode.6. Carefully plug the balance charging lead (white plug) of the ight battery into the balance charger charging port. DO NOT FORCE. The indicator light on the balance charger will turn solid green, indicating the battery is charging.7. When the indicator light ashes green (once per second), charging is complete.Remove the screw to release the battery cover for battery installation and removal.Throttle Down PositionNote: Before turning on the controller, the throttle stick must be in the down position.Battery cover1. Remove the screw above the battery cover by turning it counter-clockwise using a Phillips-head screwdriver.2. Install 8 “AA” size batteries in the battery compartment following the polarity shown inside.3. Replace and tighten the screw clockwise. Battery InstallationCharging the White Wolf’s Flight BatteryFlying Your White Wolf• Slowly move the throttle stick up (or away from you) to raise your White Wolf about 1.5 feet (0.5 meter) to 3 feet (1 meter) high.1. HOW TO TRIM:- ------ -++++++++The White Wolf can y for about 6-8 minutes on a single charge.Please Note: The power of your White Wolf’s battery will gradually increase over the rst 4-5 cycles of ying and recharging. You can expect to enjoy its full performance after these initial ights.With the throttle (or left) stick of controller in the down position, move the controller’s power switch to ON. The throttle stick must remain at this low position when you turn the helicopter on. Then, set the ON/OFF switch of the White Wolf to ON. Place the White Wolf 10 feet (3 m) away from you on the oor with the tail pointing toward you. The White Wolf has a safe start feature that will prevent the main rotor blades from spinning until you have “armed” the model. To arm the White Wolf, slowly move the throttle to the full position and hold for one second. Bring the throttle stick back to idle. The helicopter should now be armed. If the White Wolf does not operate please try this procedure again, making sure the throttle is moved from the full low position to its highest position.Flashing red light = low battery, change batteryIf the White Wolf spirals to the left or keeps turning left, turn the left and right trim dial clockwise until the White Wolf no longer spirals.If the White Wolf constantly moves forward, turn the forward and backward trim dial clockwise until the White Wolf no longer moves forward. If the White Wolf constantly moves backward, turn the forward and backward trim dial counter-clockwise until the White Wolf no longer moves backward.If the White Wolf spirals to the right or keeps turning right, turn the left and right trim dial counter-clockwise until the White Wolf no longer spirals.Spirals right or Keeps turning rightSpirals left or Keeps turning leftConstantly moves forward Constantly moves backwardThe White Wolf is equipped with an in-ight safety feature that automatically reduces throttle power when the battery needs to be recharged. The loss of throttle forces you to land. For the best performance, turn the White Wolf off immediately after landing. Let the battery cool for 15 minutes before recharging it again. Do not continue ying after the throttle power drops — this may damage the battery and permanently reduce ight times.110V AC AdapterPower/Status Indicator LightCharging PortProtective plastic caseCharging lead (white plug)Discharging lead (red plug)10 feet (3 m) awayPic 1Pic 2Pic 3Pic 6Pic 4-5

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